Sealskins, oil, and oddities from a distant era
The Gazette notes a $33,000,000 sealskin haul from Russia sold for $15,000,000, then surveys varied items from oil finds in Kentucky in 1820 to telephoning via Chinese monosyllables. It reports global fruit trees, Idaho mountain subsidence, royal maids of honor, a New Jersey alimony ruling, and a French substitute for India rubber. It also mentions a New York teeth pulling plot, German empresses as regimental colonels, bee venom extraction near Milltown Virginia, and student diversity across major universities.
Jelly Trust Forms Across North America to Control Prices
A widespread jelly and preserves combine in the United States and Canada pools production, bans agents, and aims advertising cuts. About 150 firms hold stock totaling 12 million dollars, sharing profits by share counts. A New York hotel corridor death follows a man who claimed a life changing disinfectant secret but died of heart disease before revealing it. Swiss insurers now cover railroad workers and passengers with large payouts, yet little of the money reaches heirs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Canada
Fifth Avenue Hotel
New York
Epitome of the Week Bulletin Highlights Census Age Data
A census bulletin lists 22 447 502 persons of school age 5 to 20, with 144 009 foreign born and 3 196 827 colored. It notes 11 242 700 males and 11 204 700 females. Other items cover a Copenhagen consulate appointment, weekly clearing house totals, business failures, a Delaware Democratic convention, a major lumber fire, strikes in Buffalo and Cleveland, a village fire in Delaware, a mysterious child confession, and a severe flood scare near Freeman Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Morrison Uradhey
Oflinois
United States
Copenhagen
Vice Ryder
Multiple Party Nominations Across States Reported
The report lists several party moves including A Hunter withdrawing from West Virginia governor race with James Russell replacing him. Ohio People’s Party ticket in Massillon. Wisconsin Spooner ticket. Illinois, Michigan, Georgia nominations. Chicago trotting mare Nancy Hanks sets a new record. Tennessee National Guard deployment to Coal Creek. Nebraska Prohibition convention in Hastings. Iowa Turworld directory changes. Davenport Democratic convention nominations. platform statements touch on silver coinage, education, and convict labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
People's Party
West Virginia
A. Hunter
James Russell
Lewis County
Akron
Grand Rapids
Mich
Allen G. Morse
Joseph P. Edwards
Charles I. Marskey
Frederick Marvin
James A. Vannier
Adolphus A. Ellis
Ferris
John C. Korth
R. W. Jackson
A. Peterson
James O'Neil
W. H. Chandler
Harrison
Chicago
Nancy Hanks
Washington Park
People's Party of Ohio
Massillon
S. C. Thayer
Supreme Court
E. D. Stark
J. D. Payne
W. R. Boiles
Omaha
Grice
Nathan Ellis
Griffin
Congress
Illinois
B. F. Marsh
Michigan
Georgia
L. T. Livingston
Alliance
G. L. Yaple
People's
J. R. Whiting
A. Padgett
W. N. Ferris
People’s
Kentucky
W. J. Defoe
Buchanan
National Guard of
Tennessee
Coal Creek
Hastings
Prohibition Party of
Nebraska
C. E. Bentley
Turworld
Fair Directory
WW. T. Baker
Highnbatham
Tur Democrats of
Lowanin
National convention favors direct senatorial election and road reform
The piece notes the Chicago national convention favoring popular election of U S senators, tariff reform, and better roads. It also cites W W Tracy reelected president at the Republican league clubs state convention in Springfield Illinois and lists numerous district nominees across several states. It mentions political resolutions, party splits, and campaign planning.
Cholera rise in Russia and plague drop in Persia report
In Russia nearly 8,000 new cholera cases were reported on the 17th while plague diminished in Persia. A raid in Sardovsk left 300 houses destroyed and 2,500 people homeless. Hunt and McDonnell, linked to the Bank of England forgers the Bidwells, were released on condition of exile from England.
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Russia
Persia
Finn
Sardovsk
Hunt and
McDonnell
Bidwells
Bank of England
England
Hill
Fragmentary 19th century notes and incidents across cities
A mixed tally recounts political origins in Bloomington 1851, a $100,000 damage claim at Shive Rick Co in Omaha, lightning deaths in Ohio, a buried Cardiff giant exhumation in Independence, a Frisco express robbery near Augusta, police shootings in Bedford and Grant Nebraska wrecks, and multiple obituaries including Aram SstivH and Riv dom V. TALMAGE. Also a Harrison proclamation about St Mary's canal and birthday observances, plus National League standings weeks ending the 20th.
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Earrick Lyser
Peoria
Ile
Republic Party
Mayor's Hall
Bloomington
Republican Party
Fine
Shive, Rick & Co
Omaha
Neb
Jacob Bayless
Mississionauwa Township
William Jones
Cal Armstrong
Cardiff
Independence
Frisco
Augusta
Kan
Wells-Fargo Express
Witlhe
Bedford
Ind
Stultz
Lentz
Grant
James Mellagh
Levi Gastinean
Aram Sstivh
Alexandria
Abe
Gen. Jackson
New Orleans
Lizzin Wiexs
Richmond
Daugher
Russia
Dom V. Talmage
T. de Witt
Brook, N. J
Harrison
St. Mary's Canal
Tlagrison
Loon Lake
N. Y
Cleveland
New York
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Loston
Pittsburgh
Baltimore
Louisville
Cincinnati
Chicago
Washington
St Lows
Strike at Buffalo spreads as troops mobilize in labor dispute
In Burrato New York on August 19 the sixth day of the Nickel Plate switchmen strike widens with 8000 militia and 1000s of troops pledged to guard rail yards. Union leaders warn of broader actions among firemen and trainmen while companies rely on nonunion workers to break blockades. The governor authorizes up to 8000 militia mobilization to deter disturbances and preserve order.
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Burrato
N. Y
Vanderbilt
Lake Shore
Buffalo
Michigan Central
Central
Erie
Lehigh Valley
Buffalo Creek
Delaware, Lackawanna & Western
Rochester
Pittsburgh
New York & Pennsylvania
Suspension Bridge
Hornellsville
Jersey City
New York
Chicago
Lehigh
West Shore
Arthur
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Toronto
Brotherhood
Anpany
Porter
National Guard
Flower
Chinese plan to resist registration law in courts
Chinese communities in New York and Brooklyn discuss organizing a national central association to fund a test case challenging the federal registration law. They aim to hire top legal talent and bring the case to the U S Supreme Court if needed, believing the law unconstitutional.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Brooklyn
United States
Supreme Court of the United States
Pittsburgh mill shooting sparks street violence
In Pittsburgh Pa at the Carnegie Thirty third street mill area at 4 o clock in the morning John Fleischmann an Amalgamated association sentry on watch for non union men was shot. Stray passersby were stoned by unknown persons and four shots were fired at him one man was wounded though not seriously. Authorities have not yet located the assailants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pirrosapuran
Thirty-third Street
Carnegie’s
John Fleischmann
Wielsabmanen
Coal Creek siege ends as miners capture fort
Reports from Knoxville and Coal Creek describe a brutal clash as roughly 4,000 miners attack the Coal Creek fort held by Gen. Anderson and a small garrison. After a heavy exchange of rifle fire, the fort falls to the attackers and Anderson is captured amid threats of hanging. Authorities in Knoxville seize arms and mobilize to defend the city.
Henry Blackman Declared Insane in Cuddy Killing
Jackson Michigan August 19 Henry Blackman the convict who murdered contractor Cuddy has been officially declared insane and will be sent immediately to the Jonia insane asylum He expressed remorse and said he could not explain why or how he killed Cuddy He claimed the act was unplanned and that he has been intermittently out of his mind for months He stated no grievance against Cuddy and no threat prior to the killing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson, Mich
Henry Blackman
Cuddy
Jonia Insane Asylum
Coal Creek Crisis Ended by Tennessee Force Victory and Losses
Tennessee asserts sovereignty after miners yield Coal Creek control. Capt. Anderson released. Gen. Carnes commands armed force. Knoxville mourns two killed, Knoxvillians John E. Walthall and Bush Givens. Gov. Buchanan issues address to public detailing troop mobilization and insurrection containment. Desultory firing reported as new squads secure leaders Bud Lindsey and Hatmaker.
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Coal Creek
Anderson
Buchanan
Tenn
Tennessee
Knoxville
Clinton
Capt. Anderson
Gen. Carnes
John E. Walthall
Bush Givens
Carnes
Adjt
Norman
Chattanooga
Samuel T. Carnes
Nashville
Gov. Buchanan
Tracy City Branch
Superintendent of Prisons
Inman Stockade
Inman
Marion
Oliverprings
Oliver Springs
Morgan County
Chattanoora
Hamilton
Knox Counties
Shelby
Davidson
Bellar Anderson
Executive Department
John P. Buchanan
Bud Lindsey
Hatmaker
Lindsey
Atmaker
First meeting of new cabinet discussed home rule bill
London aug 20 The first meeting of the new cabinet was held with all members present. Discussions centered on preparing a home rule bill for the November 4 parliament meeting. Morley to handle it under Gladstone with Bryce McCarthy and Blake advising upon his return from Canada. Bristow Tenn Aug 20 Near St Clair Hawkins county a couple killed when their carriage was overturned by a runaway horse. They were horribly mutilated by being dragged over rough ground. Lancaster Pa Aug 20 Pennsylvania iron works to restart on old wage scale after June closure due to dispute with Amalgamated Association. Huntington Ind Aug 20 Mrs Cox fired revolver at a burglar who entered her home but escaped. Crno Cal Aug 20 gasoline store explosion destroys engineer Wrights house. his 5-year-old child burned to death and Wright badly, wife fatally burned.
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Dorses
Chicago
United States
W. W. Tracy
Springfield
Republican League Clubs
Michigan
P. L. Wilson
Illinois
A. D. Metcalf
Mississippi
Stockdale
Dees
Georgia
I. EE. Russell
Maryland
G. M. Russum
Indiana
John H. Worrell
Minnesota
J. N. Castle
Tennessee
H. Clay Evans
People's Party of Tennessee
Nashville
John P. Buchanan
Texas
Houston
James S. Frong
George Clark
Fuamis
Delta
Hat Parnrer
Washington Park
Coal Creek
Tenn
Memphis
Carroll Rutherford
Frederick Zorn
Pendleton
Ore
Milton
Thomas Lee
St. Clair
Geneva
Tur
Wright
Chino
Cal
Duanes Evans
W. H. Cook
St. Tammelly Parish
Covington
Tur Iron Manufacturers
Youngstown
Amalgamated Association
Democratic National Campaign Committee
Wisconsin
North
South Dakota
Kansas
Nebraska
Iowa
Carnes
Warren Fisner
Hillsboro
Tex
Idaho
Moscow
W. 4. McConnell
I. N. Sullivan
Supreme Court
Willis Sweet
Congress
London
Morley
Gladstone
James Bryce
Justin McCarthy
Edward Blake
Canada
Bristow
Hawkins County
Lancaster
Pennsylvania Iron Works
Huntington
Ind
W. G. Cox
Chicago & Erie
Crtno, Cal
The Railway War Striking Switchmen Riot at Buffalo
Burrato N Y Aug 20 Friday night a Lake Shore engine crew faced a switchman attack atop a car near the Lehigh bridge as a mob on the Ohio street trestle threw bricks and stones. Soldiers dispersed the crowd. trains moved with some freight and grain trains leaving the city. Gen Doyle warned the strike may end soon as troops patrol Buffalo yards. Gov Flower saw no further trouble and remained with family in Watertown.
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Burrano
N. Y
Lake Shore
Albert L. Bowen
Lehigh Bridge
Hamburg Street
Bowen
Mattison
Ohio Street
New York Central
Lackawanna
Central Tracks
Thirteenth Regiment of
New York
Voorhees
Doyle
Erie
Lnck
Buffalo
Albany
Flower
Adjt
Porter
Buffalo Yards
Watertown
AFFAIRS AT HOMESTEAD REPORTS AND INSPECTION
Secretary Lovejoy declined to detail arrests tied to the Homestead riot and gun seizures noting many names are gathered and arrests may follow. A government steel inspector said Carnegie Co material for warships is first class and largely passes inspection with little failure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pitrsnuren
Lovejoy
Pinkerton
Homestead
Carnegie Company
Uncle Sam
Cholera in England and European outbreak fears
The London report says western Europe faces a cholera visitation this year or next despite prevention efforts. Eastern Europe Persia and Turkish Asia report terrible ravages while France and England show diseases in humans and animals signaling a plague precursor. In Madison Wisconsin Attorney General O Connor refuses to join a test action on the last democratic apportionment law, eight days after court deadline. He says he will not participate. the petitioner may proceed and the case will be tried at the earliest opportunity.
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Europe
London
Persia
Asia
France
England
Madison, Wis
General O'Connor
Genewal
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Shrine of Justice
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Mutual Banking Surety Trust and Safe Deposit Company
Delaware
Dover
John W. Cousey
E.T. Cooper
W. S. Colburn
Mount Indoes
Connecticut River Lumber Company
Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburgh Company
Delmar
Del
Beck
New York National Guard
Mamnaroneck
John A. Lostwick
Andrew J. Borden
Freeman
Foreign Intelligence
Revene
Mort Anderson
Gen. Anderson
Rutherford
Holloway
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Albert Strittmatter
Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Company
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Thompson
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Strittmatter
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